Programming and Education Guide 5779 / 2018-2019 Making Connections

“As One Person with One Heart“ -Rashi quoting Mechilta on Exodus 19:2 Week at a glance... Shabbat - Disconnect to Connect Shabbat Academy SUNDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY The Pursuit of Higher Education What are you majoring in? Philosophy? Law? Music? Are you sticking with a particular department or a favorite teacher? Join Rabbi and Ora Davies Monthly and other guest speakers at “Shabbat Academy.” Choose from a number of concurrent Breakfast Minyan Weekly classes at Dor Tikvah on Shabbat after Kiddush, covering a diverse array of subjects and Page 15 Winter Lunchtime Tisch catering to different levels of Jewish study background. Perfect for those who want to Talmud Page 4 learn more but can’t always make it out during the week. Classes include an introductory Weekly Page 6 Torah Study level session, a more advanced learning option, as well as youth programming. Page 7 Times: Shabbat (Saturday) - 12:30 PM Dates for 2018-2019: TBD SHABBAT Winter dates will include early Mincha following the class and Maariv approximately 15 minutes after Shabbat ends. Shabbat Summer Tisch Weekly Tot Academy Page 4 Shabbat Shabbat Afternoon Parsha Page 3 Page 5 How many ways are there of looking at a story? Tradition tells us that there are seventy Monthly faces to the Torah. Join in as this class delves into many of the perspectives for Weekly Shabbat Shabbat Monthly TOTally understanding the world’s all-time bestseller. Following the schedule of the weekly Torah Afternoon Parsha Shebang Tot Shabbat portion, Rabbi Michael Davies will guide the class through discussion of text and some of Page 3 or Page 5 the classic commentaries in order to gain insight into the fascinating stories, familiar and Shabbat Weekly Shaboom Weekly overlooked passages and cryptic instructions that make up the Bible. Enrich your Shabbat Seudah Shlishit Page 4 Youth Groups conversation and carry the messages with you wherever you go! Class is appropriate both Page 3 Page 5 for beginners as well as those with Torah study background. Dates & Times: Shabbat Afternoons in the Fall, Spring, and Summer. 45 minutes before afternoon services (check weekly schedule for exact times)

Seudah Shlishit It’s not just a meal, it’s Seudah Shlishit! Join the ever-growing group that attends the brief Shabbat afternoon service and continues on to share the Seudah Shlishit meal with song and study. And don’t forget to keep your eyes on the weekly announcements for spring/ summer tisches (see Pg. 4) at Seudah Shlishit time! Dates & Times: Saturdays, following the late afternoon Mincha service (time varies through the year). Please note that our community has early Mincha on Shabbat Academy weeks during the winter months. Please check synagogue announcements or website for more information.

2 | DorTikvah.org DorTikvah.org | 3 Shabbat Morning Groups The Tisch While the adults are in services, the kids are having It may feel cold outside, but it’s warm by the Tisch table! There is a magical quality to fun with our teen group leaders! Enjoy time with friends participating in at a celebratory Friday night tisch, full of song and words of Torah, not while playing games, singing songs, and learning about to mention drinks and delectable desserts. But wait, there’s more! When the spring and the weekly Torah portion through fun and creative summer months come, we move the Tisches to Saturdays. Enjoy those long, warm projects. Our program seeks to ease our children into Shabbat afternoons with more refreshing song, Torah, and drink. Get together with the Shabbat prayers through engagement in age friends and community to end Shabbat on a great note. appropriate Tefillah (Prayer). We offer three programs Time: Friday/Saturday evenings throughout the year, exact time varies by month for three different age groups: Dates: August 24, September 24, and more (All dates subject to change – Please check synagogue announcements or website for details) Tot Shabbat Locations: TBD, rotating host homes, please check synagogue Join us for hands on learning like you’ve never seen announcements or website for details. before. Children ages 0-Kindergarten explore the Kiddush Konnection weekly Torah portion through various mediums while having fun with their friends! An opportunity at Dor Tikvah to get to know one another through stimulating conver- Activities include drama, edible crafts, story time, experiential prayers with song sation. Often related to the Rabbi’s sermon, but may include other discussions on the and dance, projects and more! (Children under 18 months must be accompanied upcoming Jewish holidays or just socializing with a speed meet or another social activity. by an adult.) Dates and Times: Various Shabbatot through the year during Kiddush, dates TBD Every Shabbat @ 10:30am through the end of Services (Babysitting available from 9:00am)

NEW THIS YEAR – TOTally Tot Shabbat Monthly special themed programming during Tot Shabbat Shabbat: Youth Dates: November 3, December 1, January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6 (Dates subject to change) Shabbat Shebang & Shabbat Shaboom A few years ago some of Rabbi Davies’ students approached him about coming over on Groups Shabbat afternoon. What started out as an exam study session morphed into an hour of Led by Dor Tikvah’s teen group leaders, first through fourth graders enhance their food, fun, and quite a bit of Torah discussion. It was so good that we decided to make it social skills with group IDT (In Door Training) games, grow in their ability to navigate official. Join us for snacks and schmooze. Alternating months: Shebang the Shabbat prayer service using our beautiful and educational Siddurim (prayer for 9th grade and up, Shaboom for 4th - 8th graders. books), and learn about the weekly Torah portion Times: approximately two hours before afternoon services on Shabbat through stories and games. (Check weekly announcements for exact time.) Every Shabbat @ 10:00am through Dates for 2018-2019: TBD the end of Services (Babysitting available from 9:00am) Youth Library Come visit our youth library! Children can sit in TYLT (Teen Youth Leadership Training) our amazing reading center, pick a book to read 7th through 12th graders, come join our Teen Youth or check out one of our age-appropriate Jewish Leadership Training program! Practice leadership skills children books! and get the opportunity to become a group leader at Congregation Dor Tikvah’s Youth Program!

4 | DorTikvah.org DorTikvah.org | 5 Torah Study Education: Connecting to Tradition A Deeper Look at the Book of Genesis We refer to the Torah as a Living Torah. Let’s take a look at what makes it so alive! With a blend of ancient rabbinic wisdom and careful literary analysis, Rabbi Davies will offer fresh insight into layers of meaning woven into the text. Each class will pose insightful and thought-provoking questions, and leave you with a peek into the world of meaning that most never suspect exists in the Bible. We will continue with the various deep and exciting stories that make up the first of the five books of Moses, dealing primarily with the Abraham narratives. The class will hopefully leave you with a deeper understanding of Torah and how it matters to our lives, right here, right now. Appropriate both for beginners and those with Torah-study background. Inspired Direct: Dates & Times: Sundays at 7:30pm, starting October 21st We are looking to bring a new model of Jewish learning opportunities Location: Dor Tikvah House, 1805 Sandcroft Drive and engagement to the greater Charleston community. Inspired Direct has an individualized approach with the goal of making Jewish learning more accessible to more people. Our plan is that each month a different discussion will be offered in a different geographic area, with the topic of study chosen by the host. Hosts can invite anyone they wish to join, in addition to our own advertising to the general public.

To sign up as a host, email [email protected]. Take Home Shabbat Learning in the comfort of your own home. Rabbi Davies will be developing a series of recordings and videos to enhance your Shabbat, including the traditional “Shalom Aleichem” and “Eishet Chayil” songs, Friday night and Saturday Kiddush, and sections of the Shabbat prayer services. A ready-made opportunity to familiarize yourself with all the pieces that make every Shabbat so memorable. You can also access older Bringing Connections to You recordings on our website in the Take Home Shabbat Archive (under the Rabbi tab).

Lunchtime Talmud Exercise your mind as you enter a world of thought studied by centuries of Jews. Uncover the depth of Jewish law as you examine cases and understand how Jewish legal process developed and is applied today. No prior Talmud experience necessary. Join Rabbi Davies, as we study Tractate Bava Kamma with its focus on the laws, customs and thought behind the Jewish legal system, specifically having to do with the laws of damages with a whole lot of interesting tangents along the way. Light refreshments will be served. We will be broadcasting the class through video conference medium, so that anyone can join from anywhere (with an internet connection). Dates & Times: Thursdays at 12:00pm, ongoing Location: Dor Tikvah House, 1805 Sandcroft Drive or Wherever you may find yourself.

6 | DorTikvah.org DorTikvah.org | 7 Kids Click with... Chanukah Glow in the Dark Dodgeball Get ready for the holiday of light with our second annual Glow in the Dark Dodge Ball event! For first through eighth graders, join us for candle lighting, doughnut decorating, make your own candle and of course, glow in the dark dodgeball! Date & Time: Saturday, December 1st | Time TBD Hollah 4 Challah! Congregation Dor Tikvah Youth Program’s Most Popular Event. Get your challah Mishloach Manot baking on! In conjunction with PJ Library. Ages 2 - 12th grade • Braid and bake Kids ages 3 and up, get ready for a special challahs • Listen to PJ Library stories • Crafts and more! intergenerational Mishloach Manot program. Date & Time: August 19 @ 10:00 AM We will be making baskets for special persons Location: Congregation Dor Tikvah, 1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd. in our congregation. Drivers will be needed to distribute the Mishloach Manot Baskets on Candy Sukkah Competition Purim day. If you are able to help take kids DON’T MISS Congregation Dor Tikvah’s 6th Annual Candy Sukkah-Building to deliver the baskets, please let us know Competition. Sukkah’s will be judged by our panel of three extra-special experts: - [email protected] • Dr. Arlene Shawinsky Rosenthal - Child Expert Date and Time: TBD • Samantha Goldberg Show-off your Sukkah-building skills and then enjoy the sweet results! Date & Time: Shabbat, September 29th starting @ 10:30 AM

Candy Chanukiah Building Too Due to the popularity of our Candy Sukkah Competition, last year we expanded to Chanukah as well. The excitement mounts as you compete to build the best Menorah out of the sweetest materials… just don’t light on this one, ok? Date & Time: Shabbat, Dec. 8th starting @ 10:30 AM

8 | DorTikvah.org DorTikvah.org | 9 Intertwined with Israel - Amiel BaKehila OTS Amiel BaKehila, part of the Ohr Torah Stone Syncing with Scholars network, is an exciting new initiative under the auspices of Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs Rabbi Steven Weil – November 2018 Rabbi Steven Weil grew up on a cattle farm in Upstate New York. He aimed at empowering Jewish communities around completed his ordination at the Rabbeinu Yitzchak Elchanan Theological the world through Jewish Education, Israel Seminary and a Master’s in Business Administration from NYU’s Stern School Engagement, and Jewish Arts & Culture. of Business. Rabbi Weil began his career in the pulpit, first at the Young Israel of Oak Park, Michigan and then at Beth Jacob Congregation in Beverly Hills, Delegation Leader/Community Educator - Rabbi Aaron Goldscheider California. In 2009 he became the chief executive officer of the and is now their Senior Managing Director. Rabbi Aaron Goldscheider served for twenty years in pulpits in Florida and

New York, before his Aliyah to Israel in 2012, he is author of two books. He Rabbi Weil is a popular teacher and lecturer, having delivered invocations is also the founding director of the “In Our Hearts Project” which is dedi- for former President Bush, Governor Schwarzenegger, and the House of Representatives among cated to being a resource in the Jewish community for families that have others. He has served internationally as scholar-in-residence, and is a passionate advocate for Israel experienced the loss of a child. and for Jewish education.

Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb – January 2019 Visit #2 – Responding to Crisis Around the World – September 3-5 Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb, one of the foremost leaders in Jewish life Israel Engager – Dov Maisel in North America and worldwide, is Executive Vice President, Emeritus of the Dov Maisel is the Senior Vice-President of Operations for United / Orthodox Union, following more than seven years as Executive Vice President. Untied Rescue volunteer emergency response organizations. He is an active In that role, he combined the skills of pulpit rabbi, scholar, and clinical psychologist to provide extraordinary leadership to the organization and Combat Medic and a Company Commander in the Israel Defense Forces to Orthodox Judaism worldwide. (Res.) and specializes in a mass disaster, rescue and recovery training. He is an innovator and inventor of medical technologies and devices Rabbi Weinreb received his rabbinic ordination in 1962 from the Rabbi Jacob implemented in Israel and Globally. Joseph in New York and served as spiritual leader of Congregation Shomrei in Baltimore for 13 years before coming to the OU. In addition, he has a PhD in Clinical Psychology Visit #3 – The Spectrum of Spirituality – November 5-7 from the University of Maryland and served as a psychotherapist for mental health organizations for Artist – Sheva Chaya Shaiman many years while also maintaining a private practice.

Sheva Chaya works in the media of borosilicate glass and watercolor Rabbi Weinreb has authored The Person in the Parasha: Discovering the Human Element in the paint. Her art touches on themes of the Land of Israel, Jewish women, Weekly Torah Portion, based on his popular weekly Person in the Parsha Torah commentary, in Torah and Kabbalah, great mystics, music, and inner light. which he combines his background as a trained psychologist and a rabbinical scholar to provide insights into the parsha that would be available from no other source. Many people use the new Koren Mesorat HaRav Kinot, the complete Tisha B’Av service, with an exquisite new English translation of the Kinot, the elegies of the fast day, by Rabbi Weinreb. Rabbi Weinreb is also the Visit #4 – Kibbutz Galuyot/Multiculturalism – January 11-13 editor-in-chief of the new Koren Talmud Bavli, and he has authored a commentary to Psalms, Israel Engager – Chef Gidon Amir called The Rohr Family Edition of Tehilim. Gidon Amir is a graduate of the cooking school “Tadmor” and has worked as a professional chef for over 11 years. He worked as the Head Chef in Ruchi Koval – March 2019 Ruchi Koval is the co-founder and Associate Director of the Jewish Family the Gush Etzion Winery Restaurant for many years. Experience, an innovative congregation in , Ohio. She has been in Jewish education for two decades, leading self-development groups for Visit #5 – Civil Rights – March 26-28 Visit #6 – Morality of the IDF – May 20-22 women and teens, and mentoring educators around the world. Ruchi is a certified parenting coach, motivational speaker, musician, author and mother of seven. She is founder and board member of Ohr Chadash, a day school In Partnership with the Charleston Jewish track for children with autism and ADHD, and a trip leader for the JWRP Federation and the Entire inspiring hundreds of women on their journeys in Israel (she was the trip leader for the recent Charleston Jewish Community Charleston group). She is also a columnist for the Cleveland Jewish News and her first book, Conversations with G-d, was released in 2016.

10 | DorTikvah.org DorTikvah.org | 11 Hooked on Holidays Family Bonding

Preparing for the Heights: Seasonal Friday Night Dinner Pre-Selichot Kumsitz with BSBI Once a quarter we will be hosting Friday night Date & Time: September 1st @ 11:15pm dinners with delicious food and wonderful company. Location: Congregation Dor Tikvah – Gilston Chapel We look forward to celebrating Shabbat with you! Dates: August 24th Greatest Hits of the High Holy Days October 26th, January 11th, March 8th A one-hour discussion and sampling of High Holy Day Prayers Rosh HaShanah - Monday, September 10, 6:10pm Shabbat Around Town Yom Kippur - Saturday, September 19, 8:00am New to hosting? Always wanted to experience Simchat Torah Celebration a Shabbat meal at someone’s home? Join Dor Join us for an evening of celebration and fun for the whole family. Tikvah’s hospitality initiative on Shabbat and invite All are welcome to come enjoy sushi, delicious pizza, troves of someone new to your home for a Shabbat lunch candy, singing and dancing. We are looking forward to seeing or sign up to be a guest. There are no limitations to everyone there! this initiative. All are welcome and encouraged to Date & Time: Monday, October 1, beginning at 7:15pm participate. What better way to celebrate Shabbat then to celebrate together! The Elephant in the Room (Chanukah Party) Dates: February 2nd Have you ever participated in a White Elephant gift exchange? Well here is your chance to take this game to the next level with your friends at Dor Tikvah! Join us for what’s sure to be a Picnic and a Playdate (P2) night of fun and laughter with good food and great company! Following Shabbat morning services, families Date & Time: December 8th | Time TBD are invited to lunch and an opportunity for adults Tu-B’shvat Tikkun Olam to socialize while the kids play outside at the Spend the morning giving back to the greater Charleston Addlestone Hebrew Academy playground. community with a morning of community service for the Dates: October 20th, April 13th whole family. Date & Time: Sunday, January 20th | Time TBD Return of the Turkey Bowl Purim Panini Party Back by popular demand! Join us for a friendly Celebrate Purim with your Dor Tikvah family at our Purim game of football. Everyone is invited for two hand Panini Party with delicious paninis, salads and drinks. Be touch – bring your friends and family. For those sure to come in costume for our pre-megillah masquerade! who are not football fans, we’ll probably have some Date & Time: March 20th following Megillah reading other games available for you. Purim - March 20th - 21st Date & Time: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Pre-Pesach Chametz Burn - April 19th November 22nd at 11:00 am Yom HaZikaron - May 8th Location: Addlestone Hebrew Academy Yom HaAtzmaut - May 9th Playground, 1675 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd. Shavuot Extravaganza - June 8th - 10th

12 | DorTikvah.org DorTikvah.org | 13 ANNUAL FUNDRAISER - Not Your Bubby’s Shakshuka Adult Adhesion Shwarma or Shnitzel? Gefilte fish or Moroccan? Which one is better? Here’s your chance to make your voice heard. In case you missed it in the past, it’s a great competition between which Jewish Sunset Sailing culinary taste is best: Ashkenazi food (recipes or dishes that have been passed down from Jewish Sailing and socializing – what could be better? Join us for a families from mostly Europe) or Sephardi food (recipes or dishes that have been passed down from, relaxing sunset cruise of the Charleston Harbor with views of The well, pretty much anywhere else including Spain and Portugal). This year will have some truly Battery and Patriots Point. Organized by the Dor Tikvah Band of amazing dishes from both. Compete against the finest chefs in town or just come and eat as we Brothers. sample foods from these traditions, all while supporting our efforts at Congregation Dor Tikvah. Date & Time: Sunday Evening, You can decide which culture will earn the culinary crown. November 4th | Exact Time TBD Date: Sunday, February 10th Location: Charleston Harbor (Exact Location TBD) Location: Congregation Dor Tikvah, 1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd.

Ladies Paint Night Sunday Morning Breakfast Minyan and Speaker Series Enjoy an evening out with friends as we relax, create and paint Once a month our Social Society organizes a Sunday morning minyan followed by a delicious together. Wine and design concept offering a guided painting breakfast spread. Following most breakfasts we have the opportunity to hear from a local or visiting option. Wine and art supplies will be provided. lecturer on a topic of interest to the community. Past speakers include Professor Adam Ferziger, Date and Time: November 17th | 7:30 pm Anita Rosenberg, Dr. Jacobo Mintzer, and Russell Binder. Location: Congregation Dor Tikvah, Dates: 4th Sunday of every month, excluding holiday weekends (see synagogue 1645 Wallenberg Blvd. announcements and website for details) Cost: $18 / person Times: Minyan at 8:30am | Breakfast at 9:15am | Speaker at 9:45

Whodunnit: A murder mystery Ida Fisher Memorial Fund for Israel Education and Action Join friends for an exciting night of intrigue and suspense. The fund supports advocacy, education, programming and communication for and about Israel with Whodunnit will be the question of the night as we attempt to the specific goals to help support and sustain a Jewish and democratic Israel and strives to provide find the culprit to the crime. Bring your thinking minds along opportunities for congregants to grow connections with the Jewish state through education and with hungry stomachs for a night to remember. action. The fund has and will continue to support opportunities for premiere speakers on the various Date & Time: December 23rd | Exact Time TBD topics having to do with the State of Israel, and could also fund classes to discuss various readings Location: TBD such as books, articles, and other multimedia. The Israel Education and Action Committee oversees and plans the use of the fund. Wine Tasting with Ruchi Koval An evening not to be missed. Your wine glass will be constantly Social Society @ Dor Tikvah filled, perhaps even overfloweth. Oh, did someone say wine? We’ll The members of our Social Society meet periodically to plan social activities, educational forums, try a spectrum of kosher wines made from a number of different programs of interest and charitable projects for the broad membership of the congregation. grapes, and from various countries and wineries. All this wine with Programs and projects already organized by the Social Society include Sunday morning breakfast a thought provoking lecture and conversation with Ruchi Koval minyan and speaker series, new congregational cemetery plans, and more. Organizational meetings (see Scholars in Residence on Pg. 11) are held on the first Sunday of each month at Barnes and Noble or another agreed upon location. Date & Time: April 29th | Exact Time TBD All those interested and/or curious are invited to participate. This committee is co-chaired by Charles Location: TBD Steinert and Fred Schaffer. Please follow the weekly announcements for further information.

Band of Brothers - Men’s Hangout Come join us for an afternoon of grilled meat and brotherhood as we bowl the afternoon away. There will be plenty of beer and banter. All are welcome so bring a friend. Open bar, bowling, brats, shoes and views of the Ashley River included. Date & Time: TBD Location: Charleston Rifle Club

14 | DorTikvah.org DorTikvah.org | 15 Stay Connected August 19 Holla 4 Challah August 24 Summer Friday Night Dinner August 26 Dor Tikvah Sanctuary Dedication September 1 Preparing for the Heights (Selichot) September 24 Sukkah Hop n’ Tish September 29 Candy Sukkah Building Competition October 1 Simchat Torah Celebration October 20 Fall Picnic and a Playdate October 26 Fall Friday night dinner November 4 Sunset Sailing November 17 Ladies Paint Night November 22 Return of the Turkey Bowl December 1 Glow in the Dark Dodgeball December 8 Candy Chanukah Building Competition December 8 The Elephant in the Room December 23 Murder Mystery Night January 11 Winter Friday Night Dinner January 20 Tu B’Shvat Tikkun Olam February 2 Shabbat Around the Town February 10 Not Your Bubbie’s Shakshuka March 3 Wine Tasting with Ruchi Koval March 8 Spring Friday Night Dinner March 17 Mishloach Manot Making March 20 Purim Panini Party April 13 Spring Picnic and a Playdate May 5 Community Yom HaShoah Program June 8-10 Shavuot Extravaganza

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